ICJ demands Israel halt Rafah offensive Israeli politicians rejected the ruling, which came as part of South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide Salon · May 24, 2024
World reacts to ICJ’s order for Israel to stop Rafah offensive Many figures around the world welcome the ruling while Israeli officials express anger and defiance. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024
Tens of thousands flee camp in Sudan after attacks by RSF paramilitaries Concerns grow that Darfur is facing another genocide as Rapid Support Forces besiege city of El Fasher The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024
Top UN Court To Rule On S. Africa Gaza Ceasefire Bid The top United Nations court on Friday will rule on a plea by South Africa to order a halt to the Israeli military offensive in Gaza, with Pretoria accusing Israel of "genocide". International Business Times · May 24, 2024
UN to establish Srebrenica genocide memorial day despite Serbian opposition The UN General Assembly voted Thursday to establish an annual day of remembrance for the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, despite furious opposition from Bosnian Serbs and Serbia. France 24 · May 23, 2024
UN approves annual commemoration of 1995 Srebrenica genocide, over strong opposition from Serbs The U.N. General Assembly has approved a resolution to commemorate the 1995 Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia annually, over strong opposition from Serbs in Bosnia and neighboring Serbia The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
UN To Vote On Declaring Srebrenica Genocide Memorial Day The UN General Assembly will vote Thursday on establishing an annual day of remembrance for the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, despite furious opposition from Bosnian Serbs and Serbia. International Business Times · May 23, 2024
What are the ICJ and the ICC and how do their power and jurisdiction differ? The international court of justice (ICJ) and the international criminal court (ICC) have been heavily involved in the politicking surrounding the conflict in Gaza. As the ICJ hears arguments surrounding accusations of genocide levelled at Israel, the ICC prosecutor recently applied for arrest warrants to be issued for the leaders… The Conversation · May 22, 2024
Bosnian Serb leader reiterates threat to secede from Bosnia ahead of UN vote on genocide The leader of Bosnia’s Serb portion reiterated his threat to split up the Balkan country Wednesday, a day ahead of a planned U.N. vote on establishing an annual day to commemorate the 1995 genocide of more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims by Bosnian Serbs The Independent UK · May 22, 2024
The mother of African dance at 80. Why Senegal’s Germaine Acogny is so influential Africa’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May. I have had the privilege of meeting the Senegalese artist, learning from her, and interviewing her as part of my ongoing research into African contemporary dance. The Conversation · May 22, 2024
Biden Clarifies Gaza Situation Not Genocide President Biden addresses Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasizes diplomatic solution and ceasefire amidst escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Top News · May 21, 2024
Joe Biden says 'what's happening in Gaza is not genocide' as he rejects ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu The president said US support for the safety and security of Israelis is ‘ironclad’ Evening Standard · May 21, 2024
‘Nowhere to go’: Rohingya face arson attacks in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Rohingya, targeted by the military in 2017, are caught in middle as Arakan Army and military battle in country’s west. Al Jazeera · May 21, 2024
'Excuses for genocide': David Cameron told to resign over backing Benjamin Netanyahu DAVID Cameron must resign as Foreign Secretary for making “excuses for the crimes of collective punishment and genocide” ... The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2024
WEKU · May 20, 2024 Rwanda is transforming and growing — but at what cost? Rwanda's post-genocide transformation has been remarkable, but uneven. And it prompts many questions, including: what type of leader is needed to help a country grow and heal?
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2024 Victorian premier accuses pro-Palestine protesters of bringing ‘violence, homophobia and antisemitism’ to Labor conference Six motions calling for end to Israel-Gaza conflict carried after Jacinta Allan says she is ‘disgusted’ by behaviour of protesters at Labor state conference
The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024 Palestinian artist Malak Mattar debuts in Scotland with powerful exhibition on Gaza A PALESTINIAN artist is making her debut in Scotland this month with an exhibition which reflects on the “unfolding genocide in Gaza”.
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024 South Africa’s ICJ genocide case aimed at defending Hamas, Israel claims Israel complains of ‘obscene exploitation’ of genocide convention and asks judges to throw out bid to halt Rafah offensive
Al Jazeera · May 17, 2024 Israel tells UN court it has right to press on with assault in Gaza’s Rafah Rejecting South Africa’s accusations of genocide, Israel claims case makes ‘a mockery of the heinous charge’.
Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2024 Israel says South Africa genocide case at UN court 'totally divorced' from facts Israel lashed out Friday at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, describing it as "totally divorced" from reality, as Pretoria urges judges to order a ceasefire in Gaza.
Top News · May 17, 2024 Israel To Respond To Genocide Charges At ICJ South Africa urges ICJ intervention in Israel-Hamas conflict; Israel denies genocide allegations. Ongoing coverage available from AP.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2024 Israel will respond to genocide charges at UN court after South Africa urgently requests cease-fire Israel will respond to charges of genocide at the United Nations’ top court after South Africa filed an urgent request with the court to order a cease-fire in Gaza
International Business Times · May 17, 2024 Israel To Hit Back At 'Genocide' Claims At UN Top Court Israel will on Friday hit back in the United Nations' top court at allegations from South Africa that it has escalated a campaign of "genocide" with its military operation in Rafah.
France 24 · May 16, 2024 Cannes hosts red carpet rally, Coppola’s comeback and a meeting with Pol Pot Hollywood legend Francis Ford Coppola brought his decades-in-the-making “Megalopolis” to the Cannes Film Festival and Cambodia’s Rithy Panh delivered another sobering chronicle of the Khmer Rouge genocide on a day that saw dozens of women join France’s #MeToo icon Judith Godrèche on the red carpet to denounce sexual violence and…
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024 South Africa calls on ICJ to order Israel to end Rafah offensive Lawyers urge international court of justice to issue urgent measures over assault on Gaza’s southernmost city